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Badminton: by winning the China Open, Wong Mew Choo has ended a 42-year wai
2007-11-25 17:19:00 In world-class badminton tournaments, this is an even more remarkable achievement than Malaysia’s 25-year wait for the Thomas Cup title (1992), the 25-year wait for the men’s doubles title at the All England (2007), the 36-year wait for the men’s doubles title at the Asian Games (2006) or even the 37-year wait for the men’s ...
By: Chronicles
Tournament Prediction - China Open
2007-11-25 03:16:00 the cracking of the Great Wall? Lee Chong Wei vs. Bao ChunlaiThis is the third setup for a Super Series Final. Both prior times Lee prevailed in 2 straight sets, and Bao had to settle for runner up position. Bao seems to posses some kind of jinx in the finals of all tournaments, being runner up in 4 Super Series tournament, rightfully earning the title: Mr. Runner Up. Lee exhibited incredible patience and shot making in his 3 set triumph in yesterday's semifinal against Chen Jin, but he will not be going in on a stamina high, thanks to the 2 consecutive games that went the whole way. Bao will have the stamina advantage, thanks to the walkover from Chen Hong courtesy of our favorite coach Li Yongbo. Therefore, I think this match will be closer than the last few encounters. However, Lee should win eventually, in 3 sets. Wong Mew Choo vs. Xie XingfangAlthough I would like Wong to win her maiden Super Series title, Xie is the first seed and world number 1. Xie's speed was impressive, ...
Badminton Predictions - China Open
2007-11-24 02:01:00 after the controversy and explosion in the Quarterfinals, the Semifinals are expected to be a more subdued encounter. Bao Chunlai vs. Park Sung Hwan Bao is fresh from yesterday's expected walkover from compatriot Chen Hong. While I will not delve in discussing that action, that walkover will ensure that many badminton fans around the world will be heavily supporting Park. Although in normal circumstances, I would support Bao, in this case, I am afraid that I too, hope that Park will win. In terms of technicalities, Bao is superior both stamina-wise and skill-wise. We just have to hope that Bao will display on of his mentally weak performances and Park would draw his confidence from killing several giants en route to his position today. However, it will be hard with all the Lee Chong Wei vs. Chen Jin A rematch of the semifinals of the French Open, but this time, with Chen Jin injury free yesterday. After the explosive words exchanged between him and Peter Gade yesterday, Chen will b...
Tournament Prediction - China Open
2007-11-22 04:48:00 After a field day of upsets, the 2nd round promises some interesting encounters... Xie Xingfang vs. Tine RasmussenRematch number 3 between these two players. Best player from Europe vs. best player from Asia. On paper Xie, former world champion and current world number 1 is the heavy favorite, although Rasmussen managed to beat Xie in Tokyo en route to winning her maiden Super Series title. However, Xie is currently on a confidence high, coming straight from winning the French Open. Unless Xie cracks under the home crowd's pressure, she will walk away with this one in three sets. Wong Mew Choo vs. Pi HongyanWong easily swept past Chinese junior Zhu Jingjing yesterday, while Pi was forced to slog for 42 minutes before finally prevailing against a relative unknown. Fresh from her runner up finish in Paris, Pi is technically the favorite of this encounter. However, Wong will be eager to secure her Super Series Finals placing, and I predict that she will prevail in 3 tight sets. Wang C...
Match Report - First Round XD China Open
2007-11-21 10:27:00 Tan Wee Kiong/Woon Khe Wei vs. Nathan Robertson/Gail EmmsWith the Asian Junior Champions the obvious underdogs against former World Champions and World Number 1, Malaysia did not expect them to pull off a win. The question was how much could our youngsters stretch the veterans. The game started on equal terms, with both teams levelling at 1-1, 3-3 4-4 and 5-5. However, the English pair soon shot off and asserted their dominance by claiming 4 points in a row. The Malaysian youngsters tried to stop the flow of points, but failed. The English convincingly won 21-16. The Malaysians had to find a way to stop the English from asserting their dominance. Playing from the better side of the court, Tan and Wee led 9-4. However, the experience of the English pair soon shone through, allowing the Malaysians to take another point before levelling it 10-10. However, the Malaysians continued to lead, but several unforced errors allowed the English pair to level at 13-13, 15-15, then 16-16. After t...
Badminton Analysis- China Open
2007-11-20 03:45:00 Men's SinglesWith the withdrawal of Olympic Champion Taufik Hidayat, the two clear favorites of the Men's Singles are top seed and World Champion Lin Dan and the second seeded Lee Chong Wei. Dark horses Bao Chunlai and Chen Jin will attempt to sneak in and steal the title, but I think ultimately the victor will be one of Lin or Lee. Lee has been in superb form lately, winning the French Open and displaying his newfound patient ala Morten Frost style of playing, which was his knee injury's blessing in disguise. On the other hand, Lin Dan has recorded a rare shock loss in the semifinals of the French Open to compatriot Bao Chunlai. However, Lin Dan has never been known to dwell excessively on a minor hiccup, and I believe he will be the main contender for his home ground title. Lee will do his best to upstage him, and the anticipated Lin vs. Lee finals could very well go either way. Men's DoublesRecovering from a dramatic game in France against a Japanese pair, current world numbe...
Badminton Predictions - China Open
2007-11-19 10:25:00 An unusually large amount of mouth watering matches litter the opening day of the China Open. Wang Chen vs. Saina NehwalBoth players put on unconvincing performances in the European circuit. Wang got eliminated by Malaysian Wong Mew Choo in the first round in Paris while the young Nehwal experienced a shock defeat in the hands of a lesser known opponent in the quarterfinals of the Vietnam Open. Wang's efficient and elegant footwork and her deceptive play will certainly put Nehwal in a difficult position. Although talented, Nehwal still lacks the grace and skill of the Chinese veterans. Given that Wang's prior injury will not affect her game, she should take this in 2 sets. Julia Meulendijk vs. Zhu LinOn paper the young Chinese appears to be a clear favorite for this match. However, world champion Zhu appears to be going through a slump in her career, with defeats to Chinese second stringer Lu Lan in Odsense and Ella Dhiel in Paris. Julia can be a lethal player at times, but this m...
Agnes Szavay Wins China Open
2007-09-24 03:10:00 Hungarian Agnes Szavay rallied to defeat world No. 3 Jelena Jankovic 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-2 in the Beijing Open final on Sunday.It was her second career win after her Palermo triumph in July and she showed just why she has risen from 207th to 23rd in the world this year. The victory will propel Szavay ...
By: Pabaon Sports
China Open Tennis Tournament
2007-09-18 07:03:00 Fernando Gonzalez beat Tommy Robredo in three sets in the final of the ATP China Open on Sunday. The women's event will follow the men's tournament this week.The annual tournament takes place at the Beijing Tennis Center situated near Zhao Gong Kou, near South Ring Road no. 4. The Beijing Tennis Center's center court has a 10,000 capacity and there are 15 other smaller courts at the complex.The ATP tournament in Beijing began in 1993 with a 5-year hiatus between 1998-2003. Michael Chang won the first three tournaments to be staged. Other past winners include Marat Safin and Rafael Nadal.Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingTagsBeijing China China Open China TennisBook the Capital Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Downtown Holiday Inn
By: Beijing Visitor
Fernando Gonzales Wins China Open
2007-09-18 02:28:00 Fernando Gonzalez won the China Open on Sunday, defeating Tommy Robredo. He posted a 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 victory for his eighth career ATP singles title and first since a triumph at Basel in October 2005. His victory was worth $69,200 and also vaulted him from 11th into seventh place in the ATP points race.
By: Pabaon Sports
Ganador del China Open
2007-09-16 20:43:00 Tipo de Apuestas: SimplesApuestas: Ganador del torneo: Nikolay Davydenko y Marcos BagdhatisCasa: Betfair - (Bono Betfair 100% hasta 30? gratis)Cuotas: 3.45 y 5.9 - Stake Total 5/10Torneo: Tennis - ATP China Open12:00 ATP - CHINA OPENLa cuota se que no es demasiada alta para estar empezando el torneo pero es que viendo los rivales a los que se enfrenta me ha gustado bastante. Davydenko viene de hacer un US Open totalmente impresionante ganando todos sus partidos con un contundente 3-0 (execpto el día de su caída ante el gran Roger Federer). Se encuentra en un buen momento de forma y la verdad que en superficies rápidas está mostrándose muy fuerte y seguro.Por otro lado, posibles rivales a tener en cuenta son I. Ljubicic, M. Bagdhatis, T. Robredo y F. González. En primer lugar, el croata Ljubicic está jugando cada vez peor y no está siendo el mismo de las temporadas pasadas. Bagdhatis es un tío muy irregular puede ganarte a cualquiera como perder con cualquiera y siempre es duda (fue ...
By: Bono Bwin +50€
China opens longest sea bridge in the world
2007-06-29 06:09:00 A 22-mile bridge that its builders claim is the world's longest sea-crossing structure was formally linked-up Tuesday just south of the business hub of Shanghai. The bridge links Shanghai to the industrial city of Ningbo across Hangzhou Bay, cutting the distance between them from about 250 miles to just 50 miles. Officials welded together a final section to complete the link at a ceremony attended by several hundred workers from the various companies building the bridge.
By: Attuworld
Austrian Brier wins by five at China Open
2007-04-15 06:04:00 Markus Brier’s first European Tour win on foreign soil at the China Open was just a step on his path to his dream of becoming the first Austrian to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup. More: continued here
Brier shoots 67, takes China Open lead
2007-04-14 06:04:00 Austrian Markus Brier shot a 4-under-par 67 Saturday to take the lead after the third round at the China Open. More: continued here
Jacquelin up by two at Volvo China Open
2007-04-13 18:25:00 SHANGHAI, China, April 13 : Raphael Jacquelin turned in a four-under-par 67 Friday for a two-stroke lead halfway through the Volvo China Open.
By: newkerala.com
China Opens Boot Camp for Internet Addicts!
2007-03-12 18:45:00 A boot camp near Beijing has opened to help China in the battle against internet addiction; a disorder that China says is afflicting millions of their youth. This treatment center, called the Internet Addiction Treatment Center (IATC), uses military drills and therapy to help the children that are addicted to online games, cybersex, chats and ...
China opens offshore oil, gas fields for overseas investors
2007-03-09 12:51:02 Beijing, March 9: China has opened a massive area of offshore oil and gas fields for overseas investors.
By: newkerala.com
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